2 Samuel 15:37

So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

In Context

36Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:15Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.

2 Samuel 17:5Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”

1 Chronicles 27:33Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 15:32-37

David's Request to Hushai. ( b. c. 1023.) 31 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord , I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. 32 And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head: 33 Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me: 34 But if thou return to the… Read the whole commentary →

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